About the Philosophy Bachelor’s Program
Students majoring in philosophy must complete 30 hours in philosophy, including PHIL 2310 , PHIL 2320 , PHIL 3301 , either PHIL 3303 or PHIL 3305 , and one course from PHIL 4330 , PHIL 4331 , PHIL 4335 , or PHIL 4340 . Twenty-four hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. Minors are required to complete 18 hours in philosophy, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. For transfer students, at least 9 hours of the major or 6 hours of the minor must be completed in residency at Texas Tech. Philosophy students must receive at least a C in any philosophy course for it to satisfy major or minor requirements. Many students combine a philosophy major with a second major.
Communication Literacy Requirement. Philosophy majors must complete 6 hours of Communication Literacy courses. Communication Literacy courses for the B.A. in Philosophy are PHIL 3301 , PHIL 3303 , PHIL 3305 , PHIL 4000 , and PHIL 4341 .
